CHAPTER 2 Flashcards
behavior of materials is dictated by ___ and ___ of atoms
behavior of materials is dictated by structure and bonding of atoms
atoms are composed of
atoms are composed of neutrons, protons and electrons
atoms release, attract or share electrons to
atoms release, attract or share electrons to reach stable configurations
atomic bonding is related to
atomic bonding is related to materials strength
3 types of primary bonds
ionic covalent metallic
what are secondary bonds
forms form imbalanced electric charge among atomic arrangements
what are primary bonds
interchange or sharing of valence electrons
strength of the bonds depends
strength of the bonds depends on on the number of valence electrons needed to fill the subshell
what materials are good insulators?
materials with covalent bonds are good insulators of heat and electricity
what are ionic bonds
what are metllic bonds
what are covalent bonds